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Carpenter's Place
Provides case management on a long-term basis, up to one year or longer and as needed, to assist the family in overcoming the circumstances that brought them into an “at risk” position with homelessness, financial instability, less-than-living-wage employment, lack of education, substance abuse, mental health instability, physical health instability, legal issues, need for counseling, domestic violence issues, lack of child care, lack of transportation, and lack of basic household items, food, clothing and personal items to sustain appropriate health.
Shawnee Development Council - Alexander/Pulaski County
Services provided include:
- Education.
- Career Counseling.
- Job Training.
- Placement Assistance.
- Supportive Services.
The Dislocated Worker program assists displaced homemakers and those who have lost their jobs due to plant closure or reduction in workforce with retraining in an occupational area of greater stability.
This site is considered an affiliate one-stop for the American Job Center in local workforce area 26.
Norfolk Job Center
Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, apprenticeships, veteran services, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.
Computers with internet available.
Many services also apply to out-of-school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers, including:
-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities
-- Tuition assistance
-- On site tutoring
-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.
Champaign County Regional Planning Commission - Workforce Development Services - Ford County
Provides job search and placement assistance to individuals with low-income or skill deficiencies.
Services include:
-- Interviewing and resume writing assistance
-- Access to computers, WiFi, and database to research employers
-- Financial assistance for obtaining new skills or certifications
-- Career counseling
Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries - Administrative and Career Services Center
Provides an array of employment opportunities, job training and counseling, and related career services to central Illinois residents. Goodwill provides programs that develop those skills, job search assistance, and personal improvement. Services (available both in person and online) include
- Resume writing and cover letters.
- Interview skills.
- Filling out employment applications.
- Communication skills.
- Career development and advancement.
- Computer skills and training.
- Skills to Succeed Academy - 42 hour interactive online course that teaches skills for finding and keeping a job.
Chinese Mutual Aid Association - Elgin
CMAA career counselors provide free one-on-one consultation to job-seeking individuals. They thoroughly assess each individual's background and give them appropriate guidance in order to match them with employment opportunities.
Northwestern Medicine - Valley West Hospital
Offers to assist individuals with a mental health diagnosis in obtaining employment. Evaluation and individualized treatment plans utilized to assist individuals.
Services include, job searching, job coaching, vocational rehabilitation, assistance with resume writing, mock interviews, on-the-job supports, benefits planning, other skill-based supports for obtaining and maintaining employment.
Passion Pursuit
Provides the underserved communities with virtual and in-person career coaching, employment readiness support, and personal branding development to help clients achieve their career goals and avoid reliance on public assistance.
Partners with DeKalb Township to offer one-on-one Career Coaching and Executive Resume Writing Services for DeKalb Township (IL) residents.
Saint Vincent de Paul - 6th Avenue
Offers the Back2Work program, one-on-one job coaching, the Immersion Reentry program, the DOT Knowledge (written) Test, and assistance with benefits applications. Also Provides a HiSET Prep course to improve skills in preparation of the test, and Financial Literacy program designed to give students a closer look at their financial habits, and help them create goals and give them tools to create an effective budget.
Joliet Junior College - Morris Education Center
Offers assistance with job search and job readiness, including access to job postings, work-based learning opportunities, and internship placements. Maintains and provides lists of organizations that offer job training resources upon request.
Heartland Workforce Solutions - South 24th Street
Employment services include job matching and referral, job search and placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, job training and apprenticeships, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.
Computer resource room open to career seekers for assisted job search.
Information on job fairs, workshops, and adult education.
Northwest Community Center
A program that gives unemployed or low income women the opportunity to gain essential life skills. Some of these skills include but are not limited to:
- Basic computer skills.
- Cover letter and resume writing.
- Interviewing techniques.
- Proper interviewing attire.
- Job searching and placement activities.
The Workforce Connection - Freeport Office
Career services include:
- Computer and Internet access.
- Job Search and Resume assistance.
- Local and national job listings.
- Help with on-line job applications.
- Career information.
- Assistance for veterans and workers with disabilities.
- Refugee and immigrant services.
- Workshops and basic skills classes.
- Assistive Technology–services available to individuals with disabilities.
YWCA of the Sauk Valley - Sterling
Offers a career center on site which provides help with resumes, applications, job referrals, practice interviews, and financial literacy training, when available.
Shawnee Development Council - Union County
Services provided include:
- Education.
- Career Counseling.
- Job Training.
- Placement Assistance.
- Supportive Services.
The Dislocated Worker program assists displaced homemakers and those who have lost their jobs due to plant closure or reduction in workforce with retraining in an occupational area of greater stability.
This site is considered an affiliate one-stop for the American Job Center in local workforce area 26.
Livingston Workforce Services
Provides an array of employment opportunities, such as job training and counseling, job search assistance, resume and cover letter writing, and financial support while attending school to earn a certificate or degree for a high growth occupation.
IowaWorks Center - Decorah
Provides a comprehensive job center that offers support to assist individuals in becoming successfully employed, including employment workshops, computerized job search tools, and assistive technology for people with visual, hearing, or physical disabilities. The office administers unemployment compensation for those who have lost their jobs and manages workers' compensation programs. These programs provide income replacement, medical expense coverage, and vocational rehabilitation for employees who have suffered work-related injuries or occupational diseases.
Goodwill of Central Illinois
Offers an employment program for adults that are neurodiverse. Each client develops their own individualized program plan based on needs and skills. Services include resume and cover letter building assistance, job shadowing, job search assistance, mock interviews and training in specific fields using virtual reality. Once a client finds a job, a Job Coach will work with them to ensure a smooth transition and continued support.
North Platte Job Center
Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, apprenticeships, veteran services, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.
Computers with internet available.
Many services also apply to out-of-school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers, including:
-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities
-- Tuition assistance
-- On site tutoring
-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.
American Job Center - Kewanee
Workforce development through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Provides job training and job-seeking assistance to economically disadvantaged persons, dislocated workers, and youth.
IowaWorks Center - Decorah
Offers employment and training services including job counseling, assessment, resume preparation, and interview coaching. Additional services include job matching and referral, information on unemployment insurance and financial aid, and referrals for job training, transportation, childcare, and other human services.
Provides computer-based English and Spanish language instruction via Rosetta Stone.
Man-Tra-Con Corporation - Carbondale Office
Offers services to help job seekers find and keep employment, services include: career coaching, job search assistance, education assistance, and referrals to community resources.
Four Oaks Family and Children’s Services - Jeff Davis Center
Provides support to teens an young adults through high school graduation through post secondary training or education.
Champaign County Regional Planning Commission - Workforce Development Services - Piatt County
Provides job search and placement assistance to individuals with low-income or skill deficiencies.
Services include:
-- Interviewing and resume writing assistance
-- Access to computers, WiFi, and database to research employers
-- Financial assistance for obtaining new skills or certifications
-- Career counseling
Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries - Normal Store
Provides an array of employment opportunities, job training and counseling, and related career services to central Illinois residents. Goodwill provides programs that develop those skills, job search assistance, and personal improvement. Services (available both in person and online) include
- Resume writing and cover letters.
- Interview skills.
- Filling out employment applications.
- Communication skills.
- Career development and advancement.
- Computer skills and training.
- Skills to Succeed Academy - 42 hour interactive online course that teaches skills for finding and keeping a job.